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After posting a record of 7-10-1 against the Eastern Conference last season, the Blues are 1-2 against the East this season, with a win over Carolina and losses to Atlanta and Pittsburgh.

Watching from high above the ice Saturday night, Panthers defenseman Bryan Allen was bothered by the hit to the head David Booth took from the Flyers' Mike Richards.

They haven't produced as much as the Panthers would like or need them to, but the No.

After choosing not to name a captain last season, Panthers coach Pete DeBoer gave the "C" to defenseman Bryan McCabe on Wednesday.

Panthers triumph Picard scores lone goal for Senators in NHL pre-season game By BRIAN FREEMAN Sports Reporter Wed.

Panthers coach Pete DeBoer has talked a few times this training camp about the prospects who could potentially turn into "another Michael Frolik." The 21-year-old winger was a surprising success last season, finishing tied for fifth in the league among rookies in goals , tied for sixth in points and tied for seventh in assists .

The Panthers upgraded their defense Monday by signing Dennis Seidenberg to a one-year, $2.25 million contract.

Ottawa Senators defenceman Alexandre Picard made the most of his return to Nova Scotia, but it wasn't enough to help his team win its first pre-season game of the season.